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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orville Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lenny Smalls was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orville Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lenny Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss is working Smalls over against the cage.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Weiss's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weiss really is a fat lump.
Smalls manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss throws an elbow that misses. Smalls uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weiss's guard. Nice move by Smalls!
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss trying to keep a closed guard but Smalls is proving a slippery customer.
Smalls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weiss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss is controlling Smalls's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.
Weiss trying to control the position here.
Smalls wants to stand and escape but instead Weiss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smalls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weiss passes into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smalls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Weiss's takedown attempt.
Weiss pulls guard successfully.
Weiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls.
Weiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weiss managing to control the position.
Weiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weiss is trying to keep Smalls in close.
Weiss throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weiss cracks Smalls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smalls scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Smalls crashes against the mat.
Smalls tries to move into full mount but can't pass Weiss's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls taking a breather here.
Smalls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weiss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smalls is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smalls trying to control but Weiss is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orville Weiss will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smalls tries to clinch but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smalls manages to pull guard.
Weiss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smalls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smalls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weiss trying to keep a closed guard but Smalls is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss wants to stand but Smalls is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smalls throws a leg kick which misses Weiss's front leg but catches the back leg as Weiss tries to avoid it.
Weiss throws a head kick but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls tries to land a leg kick but Weiss saw it coming and moves away.
Weiss closes the distance and pushes Smalls back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls dives in and scores a takedown into Weiss's guard.
Weiss uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lenny Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls throws a body kick that misses
and Weiss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weiss throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Weiss is trying to keep an underhook but Smalls manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Weiss has one foot on Smalls's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Weiss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smalls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss tries to clinch there but Smalls circles away.
Weiss is looking to clinch but Smalls is avoiding it.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Smalls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smalls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smalls lands in his opponent's guard.
Smalls is breathing heavily.
Weiss working a defensive guard here.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss wants to stand but Smalls is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weiss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smalls, into his guard.
Weiss wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smalls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Smalls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smalls feints and as Weiss raises his hands in defense, Smalls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weiss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smalls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weiss sprawls well initially but Smalls persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weiss manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Weiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls is fighting off a takedown attempt but Weiss is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smalls to the mat. Smalls regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Weiss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weiss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Smalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smalls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smalls trying to control the position here.
Smalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weiss with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smalls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weiss has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smalls is on him like a limpet, forcing Weiss back against the cage.
Weiss gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Weiss throwing shots but Smalls is blocking nicely.
Smalls is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Weiss there.
Smalls wants to improve his position but Weiss is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smalls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smalls has momentary wrist control but Weiss slips an elbow through the middle.
Weiss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weiss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weiss with a nice head shot there.
Smalls keeping moving, preventing Weiss from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smalls misses the shot to the body.
Weiss rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage.
Weiss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smalls lands a takedown into guard.
Weiss is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Weiss misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is trying to trip Weiss. He has hold of a leg but Weiss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smalls persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Weiss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smalls has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls letting Weiss take a breather here.
Weiss is working for takedown but Smalls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weiss stalling in the clinch but Smalls improves position.
Weiss trying to control the position but instead, Smalls has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weiss into the cage.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Weiss's takedown attempt.
Smalls lands a good knee to the midsection. Weiss won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orville Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weiss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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